U.S. ‘very bullish’ on new nuclear technology, Granholm says

GLASGOW, Scotland — In an interview at the U.N. Climate Change Conference, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm told Yahoo News on Friday that the Biden administration is “very bullish” on building new nuclear reactors in the United States. “We are very bullish on these advanced nuclear reactors,” she said. “We have, in fact, invested a …

Why Nuclear Energy Is Making a Comeback

Could it be that the seedlings of a renaissance are beginning to take hold in the nuclear energy industry? As the world grapples with the necessity of massively reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, politicians are increasingly turning to nuclear energy as a potential solution. That growing momentum of support has led to a handful of notable policy announcements so far …

Birol calls for nuclear acceleration

Countries have “re-appreciated” the value of nuclear power, International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol said at COP26 today. Birol, who called for new build in Europe, North America and Asia, also said that national commitments made at COP26 would put the world on track to limit global warming to 1.8°C. Speaking at the …

Brussels comments on future of nuclear power amid widespread energy crisis

The European Commission is ready to support EU nations opting to develop nuclear energy, according to European Commissioner for Climate Action Frans Timmermans. “Resorting to atomic energy remains a sovereign right of states, and for this reason the EU Commission will not oppose the nations that would decide to resort to this option for the …

U.S. Launches Net-Zero World Initiative to Accelerate Global Energy System Decarbonization

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States of America today announced the Net Zero World Initiative — a new partnership between countries working to implement their climate ambition pledges and accelerate transitions to net zero, resilient, and inclusive energy systems. Through Net Zero World, led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Build …